Symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is when a shape can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two equal parts that are mirror images.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a triangle have?

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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry, while an isosceles triangle has 1.

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What shape has no lines of symmetry?

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An irregular shape, like a scalene triangle, has no lines of symmetry.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes can have multiple lines of symmetry, like a square or a circle.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape can be rotated around a center point and still look the same at certain angles.

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How many degrees can a shape with rotational symmetry be rotated?

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It depends on the shape; for example, a square can be rotated 90 degrees and still look the same.